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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1163068

GFNS INC

Tax-exempt · WESTPORT, CT 06880

Financials

$1.1M$925K2022$1M$1M2023$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GFNS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,101,814$1,099,493$2,321$1,459,918$1,088,958$370,960
August 31, 2024990$1,034,440$1,014,910$19,530$1,348,600$979,961$368,639
August 31, 2023990$1,073,560$925,301$148,259$1,322,142$973,033$349,109
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,110
Program service revenue
$1,043,287
Investment income
$32,920
Net income from fundraising events
-$9,503
Other revenue
-$9,503

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$129,615
Other salaries and wages
$406,461
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$597,301
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$41,330
Occupancy
$215,116
Depreciation
$45,245
Program services (functional)
$999,002
Management and general (functional)
$100,491

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,348,600
Total assets, end of year
$1,459,918
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,088,958
Net assets, end of year
$370,960
Land, buildings and equipment
$285,328
Net assets without donor restrictions
$337,513
Net assets with donor restrictions
$33,447
Gross receipts
$1,152,764
Employees
23
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
CT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTINADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$129,615
JENNA CONWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY ACKMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KIM TWIGGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIFER MOCCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ERICA WINKLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BRIAN WELKERPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
SARA ROBINSONTREASURER
Officer
1$0
JACK VINESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTINADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$124,762
JENNIFER MOCCIASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VINCENT D'AGOSTINOCHURCH TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
ERICA WHEELERCHURCH TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KIM TWIGGPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SARA ROBINSONPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MEI AVELLOPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
EMILY ACKERMANPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BRIAN WELKERCHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0
MARC FRANKELTREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTINADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$114,833
VINCENT D'AGOSTINOCHURCH MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM GARCIACHURCH TRUSTEE REPRESENTAT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SARA ROBINSONCHURCH TRUSTEE REPRESENTAT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIFER MOCCIAPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MEI AVELLOPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
EMILY ACKERMANPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ERICA WINKLERPARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BRIAN WELKERCHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0
MARC FRANKELTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
71 HILLANDALE RD, WESTPORT, CT 06880-5320
In care of
% SUSAN SCHMIDT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTI, 71 HILLANDALE ROAD, WESTPORT, CT 068805320
Signed the 990
CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTINA, DIRECTOR
Phone
(203) 227-9363
Return prepared by
KORDISH & COMPANY LLC

Mission

GREEN'S FARMS NURSERY SCHOOL ("GFNS") SEEKS TO PROVIDE SUCCESSFUL AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY CHILD IN ORDER TO HELP THEM DEVELOP A LOVE OF LEARNING AND A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE. GFNS PROVIDES CONCRETE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO MAKE DECISIONS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, MAKE FRIENDS AND DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH PRODUCTIVE PLAY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROCESS-ORIENTED ART, MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS, EMERGENT LITERACY, SCIENCE EXPLORATION, MUSIC, SPANISH AND AMPLE OUTDOOR PLAY TIME.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NOT FOR PROFIT CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR 80 CHILDREN, AGES ONE THROUGH FIVE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A RICH, MEANINGFUL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE WHICH INCLUDED A UNIQUE, INTENTIONALLY CRAFTED, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT MAXIMIZES THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR THE 80 CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH THE PARENTS AND EXTENDED FAMILIES OF THE 80 CHILDREN, TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCE THEIR CHILDREN POSSIBLE.
    Expenses $999,002 · revenue $1,043,287

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1163068
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,459,918
Income (IRS master file)
$1,152,764

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,101,814$1,099,493$1,459,918XML
990August 2024$1,034,440$1,014,910$1,348,600XML
990August 2023$1,073,560$925,301$1,322,142XML
990August 2022$951,003$872,306$1,101,022IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-1163068).

Questions about GFNS INC

What is the EIN of GFNS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GFNS INC is 87-1163068.
Is GFNS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to GFNS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GFNS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GFNS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GFNS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GFNS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTI.
Who are the officers and directors of GFNS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,615 (CHRISTINA MCKAY-DICHRISTINA, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GFNS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,101,814, expenses of $1,099,493 and total assets of $1,459,918 at year end.

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